Nathan Hochman elected Los Angeles County DA, ousting progressive prosecutor George Gascón

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman has won election as Los Angeles County district attorney. He defeated George Gascón, unseating an incumbent known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors. During the campaign Hochman attacked Gascón on crime and for policies such as not trying juvenile offenders as adults. His victory reflects a growing frustration across the state and elsewhere with progressive district attorneys who have pushed criminal justice reform. Hochman was backed by local police unions and more than 70 current and former county elected officials. He is an independent who previously ran as a Republican for California attorney general.